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Icewind Dale: Enhanced Edition For Linux Is In Testing

By Liam Dawe,
Even though we still haven't gotten the Baldur's Gate Enhanced Edition the developer has noted on twitter that Icewind Dale: Enhanced Edition is already in testing for Linux, and it's promising.

The Wine Development Release 1.7.27 Is Now Available.

By sobkas,
Wine development team was able to produce a new experimental release today. 1.7.27 bringing many new features and as many as 22 bugfixes.

Tropico 5 Officially Released For Linux

By Liam Dawe,
Tropico 5 has finally been officially release for Linux, so it's time to become a dictator and see how it runs on Linux.

Double Fine’s decision to drop Spacebase DF-9 is another huge blow for indie games

By Segata Sanshiro,
Double Fine’s decision to pull the plug on Spacebase DF-9 may seem on the surface like just the latest act by a developer taking gamers for a ride, but such decisions could have huge consequences for the flourishing indie scene as a whole.

Darksiders For Linux Has A Slight Delay As Bugs Are Found

By Liam Dawe,
The developer porting Darksiders to Linux has sent word out to all Linux gamers waiting patiently that it hit a slight delay.

Techland Shoot Down Any Hope Of Hellraid & Dying Light On Linux

By Liam Dawe,
Techland's Chrome Engine 6 will support Linux, but it seems they don't yet have enough faith in Linux as a gaming platform after we spoke to them again.

Cannon Brawl Blasts Onto Linux, It's Really Good

By Liam Dawe,
Cannon Brawl has just been released for Linux and quite rightfully deserves a write up, as it's really quite fun.

SPACECOM Strategy Game Released, Another Day 1 Linux Release

By Liam Dawe,
SPACECOM is a very interesting minimalistic strategy game from Flow Combine I've had a chance to play a bit of, and I like it.

Shadowrun: Dragonfall - Director's Cut Now Available & Day 1 Linux Release

By Liam Dawe,
Shadowrun: Dragonfall - Director's Cut is the standalone and reworked version of Shadowrun: Dragonfall with new missions, a revamped combat system and more.

Torment: Tides of Numenera New Video, Looks Absolutely Stunning

By Liam Dawe,
Torment: Tides of Numenera is another game heading to Linux from inXile entertainment that was funded on Kickstarter. They have released a new video to show off just how amazing it looks.

DoubleFine Ceasing Spacebase DF-9 Development, Releasing Code For Modders

By Liam Dawe,
DoubleFine has announced it will cease development on Spacebase DF-9 and release their Lua code for modders to carry the dream on.

Arena Vex, An Online Multiplayer Knockout Arena Is Out For Linux

By Alzarath,
Arena Vex, a remake of the popular Warcraft 3 map Warlock, has been officially released for Linux. Arena Vex is an online multiplayer knock-out arena with loads of intense action and tactical gameplay that’s great for LAN parties and competitive play.

Techland's Chrome Engine 6 Officially Supports Linux, Hellraid & Dying Light Possible For Linux

By Liam Dawe,
This may not be news for our readers who have been around for a while, but Techland's Chrome Engine 6 actually supports Linux.

GOL Cast: Furiously Counterattacking in Ground Pounders

By Samsai,
There aren't too many collectible card games on Linux, but here's something a bit like that. Though it comes with plenty of traditional turn-based strategy along with the cards. Let's see what's in it!

Saibot Releases Doorways: The Underworld

By Segata Sanshiro,
Argentine game developer Saibot Studios has released the the third chapter of Doorways on Steam and Desura, with Linux support from the go. The game is a continuation of Doorways 1 & 2, which is also available for Linux.

Linux Games To Come In 2014, A Look At What Is Ahead

By Liam Dawe,
There's a lot to look forward to this year, so here's a quick reminder so that you don't get swallowed up!

The Dead Island Linux Port Is Not Being Done By The Orginal Developers

By Liam Dawe,
We recently had a chance to speak to Techland the original developers of the Dead Island series, but they have confirmed they are no longer involved with it.

Tropico 5 For Linux Looks Set To Release This Friday!

By Liam Dawe,
On the official Tropico Facebook page the developers sent word out that the Linux (and Mac) versions are still on time for release on Friday 19th September!

Hammerwatch Hack & Slash Action Game Has A Free Expansion

By Liam Dawe,
Hammerwatch is a pretty good-looking hack & slash dungeon crawling action game that has just been updated to include a free expansion!

The Video For Valve's SteamOS Talk From DebConf14 Is Up

By Liam Dawe,
Valve went to the DebConf this year and did a talk about SteamOS, and the video is finally up for viewing!